Explore Place
The Church of the Protection of the Mother of God in Szlachtowa is a historic temple, built between 1895 and 1920 as a Greek Catholic church, and now used by the Roman Catholic Church. It is located in the picturesque village of Szlachtowa and impresses with its architecture, which is based on a Greek cross plan with a round dome. The exterior of the building is made of sandstone and decorated with interesting architectural elements, such as the mosaic depicting the “Good Shepherd.”
Construction and Problems
The construction of the church took many years due to high costs and historical upheavals. In 1907, the central dome collapsed, which delayed the completion of the construction.
Conversion and Use
After 1946, the church was taken over by the Roman Catholic Church and has since served as a parish church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mediatrix of Graces.
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Architectural Details
The exterior and interior ornamentation, including the iconostasis in accordance with the canons of the Lviv school, and the frescoes dating back to 1919, constitute unique architectural elements of this historic church.
Historical Value
The building is listed in the register of historical monuments of the National Heritage Institute, along with the bell tower and the Orthodox cemetery, and is an important element of the region’s cultural heritage.
